Update


Sunday, March 23, 2025

Our new Witness series for Lent continues with a reflection on Luke 19:1-10, and what it means to be present in our world. 

 

Ushers: Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee: Andy & Sue V

Nursery: Carolyn F, Rachel V

Sunday School: Imagine: Joy H, Grace K

Sunday School: Wonder: Melanie K, Gabe K

Sunday School: Marvel: Steve D

Projection: Gerald B

Sound: Ed B

Elders: Dale S, Kevin K

Deacons: Wayne F, Cynthia K

 

If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, ask an Usher.

 

Christus Victor

Welcome 

God’s Greeting 

Cornerstone

Beautiful Saviour

Confession & Assurance 

Lift High the Cross

Kids Message

Announcements 

Congregational Prayer 

Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10 on page 1630 

Message

Closing Blessing

God the Father of Your People

 

 

Next week in our series we will look at John 4:1-26, and what it means to proclaim the Gospel. 

 

Ushers Next Week: Liz D, Marilyn B

Coffee: Dick & Arlene W

Nursery: Arlene K, Sam R

Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt W, Miriam D

Sunday School: Wonder: JoAnne D, Gerben W

Sunday School: Marvel: John V, Sonja H

Projection: Cameron P

Sound: Albert F

Elders: Jelle P, Christine D

Deacons: Jeanette L

 

 

March 24

7 p.m. Friendship Group

 

March 25

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

7 p.m. GEMS - It will be our last day for this Gems season!

7 p.m. C of A Meeting

 

March 26

930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

 

March 31

7 p.m. Friendship Group

 

April 1

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters Group

 

April 2

930 a.m. Ladies Coffee Break

 

April 3

7 p.m. Council Meeting

 

 

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Ralph B (21), Stella B (21), Katelin R (22), Alice B (23), Malachi B (23), Ben D (23), Emma H (23), Lambert V (23), Jennifer H (24), Rennie K (26), & Lynette P (27) celebrating birthdays!

 

 

We continue to pray for Ray D and his family as they care for his sister-in-law, and for Andrea S as she continues to recover from surgery.

 

We pray for all those struggling with illness and continuing in their recovery.

 

 

Election for Officebearers: Council urges ALL CONFESSING MEMBERS to be involved in this process.

 

Two Retiring Elders: Calvin K, Jelle P; Four Retiring Deacons: Marilyn B, Wayne F, Yvonne M, Rachel V

 

The following members remain on council: Elders: Wayne D, Christine D, Evert F, Kevin K, Joe K, Dale S, Judy V; Deacons: Binnie H, Doug J, Cynthia K, Jeanette L

 

April 20  Closing date for nominations

May 4   Publication of nominees in bulletin

May 18  Vote of affirmation by the congregation

May 25  Drawing of names by lot

June 1  Installation of new officebearers

 

Youth Event: All youth grades 6-12 are invited to a BBQ and games night at the church on Sat. April 5 from 6-9 p.m., with a special trivia competition starting at 7. If you have any questions, contact the office or a member of YAB - Evert F, Chris H, Christine N, Geoff S, or Adam V. Can't wait to see you there!

 

Save the Date! Everyone is invited to a Progressive Euchre Tournament in the Fellowship Hall on Fri, April 11, doors open at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7:00. Please bring a dessert or snack to share, and invite your friends to join us. Beverages will be provided. Children are welcome, but we do not have babysitting arranged. We are looking forward to getting together as a church family for a night of fun and fellowship! ~ your Ebenezer Fellowship Events Team

 

From the Worship Committee: We are always looking for musical talent to participate in leading worship on Sundays. If you or someone you know is musically gifted, please contact someone on the Worship Committee (Ben B, Spencer H, Paula W, Samara B, Jelle P, Theresa R or Maddy H) or your Ministry Coordinator, Gary Haveman. There are also funds available to assist members of Ebenezer with paying for the cost of music lessons. Curious? Reach out to one of us.        Thanks. The Worship Committee

 

Join the Events Team!  Ebenezer's Fellowship Events Team is in need of new members. It is the goal of this team to implement at least 3 church-wide fellowship events per year for the purpose of gathering and fellowship. In the past we have enjoyed each other’s company over Euchre and Corn Hole tournaments, Trunk or Treat, pre-service breakfast socials, post-service BBQs, and more. If you would like to be part of a fun team, bringing our church family together for fellowship, please contact the church office, or any member of the Connections Committee, or the Events Team.

 

Liberation of Europe Celebration: Come and celebrate V.E. Day with song at Fellowship CRC in Brighton at 2 p.m. on Sat. June 7th. Cost is $20. Children under 12 and war veterans attend for free. There is room for experienced S.A.T.B. singers to join our 9 day Liberation of The Netherlands Anniversary Tour from June 27 to July 6. Contact Michael Korn michaelkorn@sympatico.ca or call 416-282-0427.

 

Job Opportunity: Trenton Christian School, part of Quinte Region Christian Schools, is looking for TWO primary teachers. The Quinte Region Christian Schools is an amalgamation of four schools with one vision: "Every student is an active disciple of Christ, passionately seeking, serving, loving, leading, and reaching others for today, tomorrow, and eternity." We seek qualified teachers who share this vision. https://edvance.ca/jobs/detail?id=16583

 

March 23 Offering: Our second offering for this day is for The Calvinist Cadet Corps, which is an independent youth ministry whose goal is to provide churches with a unique ministry to effectively share Christ’s love with boys in their church and community. info@calvinistcadets.org

 

March 30 Offering: Today’s second collection is for Ebenezer’s 1st quarterly budget to stay on track with our budget, and classical/ denominational shares.